Forest High School vs. Lake High School
Should I attend Forest High School or Lake High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, Forest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
433 students
236 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#365 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
130
71
Grade 10 Students
109
50
Grade 11 Students
103
55
Grade 12 Students
86
59
Ungraded Students
5
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
36%
2%
% Black
49%
47%
% White
11%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%